Lead Survey Party Chief: Field Ops, Boundary & ALTA

KFM Engineering & Design | An HFW Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Career development

Company events

Job summary

KFM Engineering & Design, a member of the HFW Companies network, seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations for land development and infrastructure projects in Texas. You will manage crews, plan daily field activities, and ensure data quality while maintaining safety and productivity in the field.

The role emphasizes experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, and utility surveys, using GPS, robotic total stations, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of progressive land surveying field experience, including experience leading survey crews.
• Demonstrated experience performing boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency operating GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and electronic data collectors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, plats, construction drawings, and survey records.
• Strong understanding of survey field procedures, measurement techniques, and quality control practices.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing field crews and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey field crews on a variety of surveying projects.
• Plan, organize, and execute daily field operations to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Operate GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys.
• Interpret plans, plats, legal descriptions, construction drawings, and survey documents.
• Verify accuracy of field data before leaving sites.
• Maintain field notes and electronic data files for processing.
• Establish and verify survey control points, benchmarks, and construction layout.
• Communicate project progress with Project Managers and Survey leadership.
• Train and mentor Instrument Men and other field personnel.
• Ensure survey equipment is maintained, calibrated, and secured.
• Promote safety policies and PPE usage.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, utility reps, and property owners.
• Travel to project sites as required, including overnight travel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveying

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Digital levels

Data collectors

Job description

KFM Engineering & Design, a member of the HFW Companies network, seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations for land development and infrastructure projects in Texas. You will manage crews, plan daily field activities, and ensure data quality while maintaining safety and productivity in the field.

The role emphasizes experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, and utility surveys, using GPS, robotic total stations, and related equipment.